New Member

[CRCopland]

Hello Everyone:

I have been a lurker on this site for several years and just got approved by Pat B. to join. I live in Abbotsford, B.C. and am a novice builder. I took a bow building course in 2016 with Jamie MacDonald of Ravensbeak and continued on my own since then. Help also came in the form of the Traditional Bowyer Bibles and youtube videos from Clay Hayes and others.

There is so much to learn and it has been interesting turning book knowledge into actual practical experience. Not having any staves, I started with board bows. I have now had the opportunity to try different varieties of wood such as hazel, vine maple, elm, osage and yew. I have had to learn, along the way, how to boil, steam, heat gun in recurve and twists, experiment with glues and backing material, leather work and of course tried building different types of bow designs.

I have broken a lot along the way but try to learn something with each build.

Looking forward to continuing to learn from all of you and to contributing to the discussions when I can.

Regards to all,
Colin

[SLIMBOB]

Welcome to the forum Colin!

[superdav95]

Awesome Colin.  Glad to have ya join in on the fun and at times heartache when a project breaks.  It’s all part of the experience and what gives the best earned experience.  Welcome aboard and you will fit in here for sure.  Looking forward to some of your posts.  Jamie is an awesome guy.  I’ve spoken to him over the phone and he’s a really a good resource.  You’ll find many on here as I’m sure you are already aware have a vast array of experience and knowledge as well.   

Dave. 

[Pappy]

Welcome, glad you joined us, you can get a lot of good info here from some of the best most sharing bow builders in the world. Enjoy and please share your work, heart breaks and all. 😉😊😊pappy

[Pat B]

Welcome, Colin. I have to give Marc St Louis credit for signing you up. I contacted him when I couldn't locate your request to join.

[Kidder]

Welcome! I hope you enjoy this forum as much as I do! Looking forward to seeing your work.

[bentstick54]

Welcome Colin. This is a great site with lots of great people willing to help anytime they can. Looking forward to see some of your work.

[JW_Halverson]

Sounds like you've had a few "learning opportunities" getting to where you are as a bowyer! I am looking forward to seeing what you post!

[tuxedovoid]

Hello Everyone:

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I have been a lurker on this site for several years and just got approved by Pat B. to join. I live in Abbotsford, B.C. and am a novice builder. I took a bow building course in 2016 with Jamie MacDonald of Ravensbeak and continued on my own since then. Help also came in the form of the Traditional Bowyer Bibles and youtube videos from Clay Hayes and others.

There is so much to learn and it has been interesting turning book knowledge into actual practical experience. Not having any staves, I started with board bows. I have now had the opportunity to try different varieties of wood such as hazel, vine maple, elm, osage and yew. I have had to learn, along the way, how to boil, steam, heat gun in recurve and twists, experiment with glues and backing material, leather work and of course tried building different types of bow designs.

I have broken a lot along the way but try to learn something with each build.

Looking forward to continuing to learn from all of you and to contributing to the discussions when I can.

Regards to all,
Colin

Hello, I'm a new member as well. I've also wanted to attend a practical course but haven't got the opportunity. I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts.

Regards
 

[Muskyman]

Welcome. Picked the right site tux. Lots of great people and very knowledgeable and more than happy to share. Good luck on your future builds.

[Del the cat]

Welcome aboard
Del

[Pappy]

Welcome, you will enjoy it here I am sure.
 Pappy

[Selfbowman]

Welcome to the site sir. You may not learn much from me but maybe have a laugh occasionally.🤠🤠

[JW_Halverson]

Hands-on is a far faster way to complete a working bow than it is to read books/online tutorials and do it yourself.

Many of us on here would welcome you into their shop and get you working on a piece of wood immediately, me especially. I actually prefer teaching others to doing it myself anymore. Where are you guys located? Maybe someone nearby will extend an invitation.